Loren McCarthy

Loren McCarthy is a Lecturer at Cambridge School of Art, Faculty of Arts, Humanities, Education and Social Sciences, Anglia Ruskin University. She teaches on the BA (Hons) Photography program and serves as Module Leader for Photographic Portfolio Practice. With ten years of teaching experience, she focuses on professional development for photographers, including social media strategy, self-publishing (zines/books), and exhibition curation. She founded and manages the BA Photography program's social media presence and organizes student exhibitions and study trips.

Qualifications:

• PG Cert in Higher Education, Anglia Ruskin University
• MA Photography, Anglia Ruskin University
• BA (Hons) Photography, Anglia Ruskin University

Research Interests:
McCarthy's documentary photography practice explores British tourism, consumerism, and socioeconomic issues in coastal communities. Her scholarly work emphasizes experimental techniques, visual storytelling methodologies, and the intersection of photography with digital communication.

Awards:

• Made a Difference Award for fostering inclusive student communities (2017)
• Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (2017)

Community Engagement:
She actively builds student communities through international exhibitions, study trips, and social media initiatives, earning institutional recognition for enhancing student support networks.